12 Days Morocco Adventure Coastal Cities, Cultural Highlights & Sahara Desert from Casablanca

Embark on a 12-day journey through Morocco’s rich history, diverse landscapes, and vibrant culture. Starting in Casablanca, explore the Hassan II Mosque before visiting Rabat’s Royal Palace, Chellah ruins, and Hassan Tower. Continue to Meknes, the Roman ruins of Volubilis, and the medina of Fes, including Al Qaraouine University, tanneries, and panoramic views of the city. Travel through the Middle and High Atlas Mountains, stopping at Azrou’s cedar forest, Midelt, and the Ziz Valley before reaching the Sahara desert in Merzouga, where you can enjoy camel trekking, sunset views, and an overnight stay in a traditional Berber desert camp with music and local cuisine.

From Merzouga, explore Todra and Dades Gorges, the Valley of Roses, and the UNESCO-listed kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou before arriving in Marrakech for a guided tour of its medina, palaces, souks, and gardens. The tour concludes with two days along Morocco’s Atlantic coast in Essaouira, discovering the Portuguese city of Mogador, strolling its charming medina, sampling fresh seafood, and enjoying the beaches, before returning to Marrakech or Casablanca. This tour perfectly combines cultural heritage, desert adventure, and coastal beauty for an unforgettable Moroccan experience.

  • DURATION: 12 Days / 11 Nights
  • FROM: Casablanca
  • TOUR: Private

Itinerary
DAY 1 : Casablanca – Rabat – Meknes

Your journey begins with a transfer from your hotel to visit the Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. From there, we depart for Rabat, Morocco’s capital, to explore the Royal Palace, the ruins of Chellah, the Mohammed V Mausoleum, and the Hassan Tower. Afterward, we continue to Meknes, where dinner is served at a local restaurant overlooking the square opposite Bab el Mansour gate, followed by an overnight stay at a hotel.

After breakfast, explore Meknes, including its main square, Bab el Mansour, the Royal Granaries, and the city ramparts. We then travel to Fes via Volubilis, stopping to explore the Roman ruins and the Moulay Idriss mausoleum, an important pilgrimage site. The day ends with an overnight stay in Fes.

Discover the oldest city in Morocco with a guided tour through the Medina. Visit the Royal Palace gate, the first Jewish Mellah, Al Qaraouine University, the Tanneries, the Attarine Museum, and the Moulay Idriss mausoleum. After lunch, explore local cooperatives and enjoy panoramic views of the city before returning to your Riad for the night.

Drive through the Middle Atlas, stopping in Azrou to explore the cedar forest and see the Berber apes. Continue past Midelt and the Ziz Valley, with a brief stop in Erfoud, then proceed to Rissani and finally arrive in Merzouga, where you spend the night in a local hotel.

Explore the Erg Chebbi desert and experience nomadic life. Visit Khamlia village to enjoy Gnawa music, have lunch in Rissani with a traditional Berber pizza, and ride camels over the dunes at sunset. Overnight in a desert camp with a Tagine dinner, local mint tea, and music under the stars.

Wake early to watch the sunrise over the dunes, then freshen up at a hotel before traveling to Todra Gorge, the highest and narrowest gorge in Morocco. After lunch, drive through the Dades Valley, admiring the “Monkey Toes” geological formations, and stay overnight in Dades Valley.

Travel through the Path of a Thousand Kasbahs, stopping at Kalaat Mgouna in the Valley of Roses. Visit the UNESCO World Heritage site of Ait Ben Haddou, a famous film location, then continue over the Tizi-n-Tichka mountain pass to Marrakech for an overnight stay.

Explore Marrakech’s main attractions, including Jamma el Fna square, Koutoubia Mosque, the souks, palaces, and museums. Visit the modern district of Gueliz, the Menara Gardens, and Majorelle Gardens. Overnight stays are at a local Riad.

Travel to Essaouira on the Atlantic coast, check into a local Riad, and watch the sunset from the city walls. Enjoy fresh seafood for dinner and stroll through the picturesque streets. The next day, explore the historic Portuguese city of Mogador, its medina, beaches, and colonial fortifications, before returning to your Riad for the night.

After breakfast, enjoy a leisurely morning before departing to Marrakech or Casablanca, arriving around 6 PM, where the tour concludes.

Includes & Exclude

Price includes :
  • Pick-up service from your accommodation in Casablanca
  • Fuel included
  • Private Transport by an A/C vehicle
  • Professional English-speaking driver
  • Overnight in desert camp dinner and breakfast are included
  • Local guide at ait benhaddou Kasbah
  • Camel ride for sunset and sunrise (one camel each)
  • Selected hotels & Riads
  • Official art historian guide Fez, Meknes, Rabat Essaouira & Marrakech
  • Drop off service at your accommodation in Casablanca
  • You can stop everywhere to take photos
  • Entrance fees
  • Personal expenses
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Lunches and drinks
  • The flights tickets to and from your homeland
  • Anything not mentioned in the program, 12 Days Morocco Adventure Coastal Cities, Cultural Highlights & Sahara Desert from Casablanca

Frequently Asked Questions

Tour Private or Shared ?
  • tour is a private experience, ensuring that only the travelers making the inquiry will be participating. No additional individuals will join the tour. Our primary focus is on providing high-quality, personalized experiences, which is why we mainly offer private tours.
  • The Price varies according to the number of people, the more people joining the tour the less the price gets. Since the transportation payment is fixed, the price will be divided according to the number of people. The price also depends on the quality of the accommodation. Contact us for an exact price

The Vehicle will be either a SUV (4×4) or a Minivan, both with A/C

Vehicle Details :

  • 4×4 : Land Cruiser Prado ( up to 4 pax )
  • Minivans : Mercedes Vito Tourer, Ford Tourneo Van or Similar ( up to 8 pax )

For groups larger than 8, a minibus that takes up to 18 pax can be provided.

The Vehicle will be either a SUV (4×4) or a Minivan, both with A/C

Vehicle Details :

  • 4×4 : Land Cruiser Prado ( up to 4 pax )
  • Minivans : Mercedes Vito Tourer, Ford Tourneo Van or Similar ( up to 8 pax )

For groups larger than 8, a minibus that takes up to 18 pax can be provided.

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